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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Perrysburg, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 4m

Distance

378.1 mi

608 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 57m ★
6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Downtown Perrysburg, NY, NY

Perrysburg, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Yonkers, NY to Perrysburg, NY is 378.1 miles and takes about 8h 4m via Long Mountain Parkway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New York State. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll have ample time to break up the travel. This route offers a straightforward path for those looking to connect these two points without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

189 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 15m
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
State Highway 39 25 mi 35m
Genesee Expressway 22.8 mi 26m
New York State Thruway 16.6 mi 22m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 14.9 mi 17m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Traffic on I-86

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,201 veh/hr typical · worst 1,535

Quietest

2 AM

~81 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

14.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Perrysburg, NY.

1

Start on US 9; NY 9A

181 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
4

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
5

Turn left onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 87 North
8

Merge onto I 87

17 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
12

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
13

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

23 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 4 Toward NY 36: Dansville
18

Turn left onto NY 36

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Clara Barton Street
19

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
20

Turn left onto NY 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
21

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
22

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
23

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
24

Continue on NY 436

360 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
25

Turn right onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
26

Continue on NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
27

Turn left onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
28

Turn left onto NY 39

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
29

Continue on NY 39

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39
30

Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
31

Continue on NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
32

Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Olean Road
33

Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 16
34

Turn left onto NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road
35

Turn slight left onto NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39
36

Continue on NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway
37

Continue on NY 39

2.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
38

Continue on NY 39

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 39
39

Continue on NY 39

8.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street
40

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; NY 39

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 62; NY 39
41

Turn left onto US 62; NY 39

0.7 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Street
42

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; NY 39

468 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
43

Continue on NY 39

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
44

Continue on NY 39

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 39
45

Continue on NY 39

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39
46

Continue on NY 39

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
47

Arrive at destination

NY 39

Trip Plan

Given the 8h 4m estimated drive time, it's sensible to split this trip over two days. Aim to leave Yonkers in the morning to maximize daylight. Your longest stretch without a significant break is over 107 miles, so plan your stops accordingly, perhaps every 2-3 hours. The $60 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you move between Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. Consider where you'll stay overnight well in advance if you choose to break the trip.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 189 miles or 3h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 189 miles or 3h 57m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perrysburg, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Perrysburg, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Montague, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Montague, NJ

189 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Montague, NJ

Overnight Options

Night 1

Montague, NJ

189 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Montague, NJ after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Montague, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dimock, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nepperhan Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road

Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
20 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
6
35.5 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.68 one way

$119.35 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $66.70 $133.41
premium $4.86 $72.36 $144.72
diesel $4.69 $69.87 $139.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.83

New York State Thruway (16.6 mi) $0.83

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Tolls

$1

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$191–$301

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.4 1 $39.70 $18.15
Efficient EV 94.5 1 $33.08 $15.12
EV Truck/SUV 151.2 1 $52.93 $24.20

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perrysburg, NY

Evening in Perrysburg on Sunday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Montague, NJ

189 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 4m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 378.1 miles on major roads like I 86. You'll experience a longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, which is a significant portion of the trip before you might encounter surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system for the bulk of your travel.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 378.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Yonkers, NY and Perrysburg, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain and New York State Thruway.

Palisades Parkway North

20 mi in | ~28m

Bear Mountain

20 mi in | ~28m

New York State Thruway

35.5 mi in | ~47m

About the Cities

Starting in Yonkers, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1646

Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.

Top landmarks

  • Untermyer Park — public garden
  • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
  • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States

Arriving in Perrysburg, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1814

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.

Expect about $0.83 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Perrysburg, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Perrysburg, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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